Lentils and garbanzo beans are put to the test. More information: http://NutritionFacts.org and http://www.DrGreger.org and How Not to Die and How Not to Die Cookbook, a New York Times bestseller
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Benefits of Beans for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Do legumes (beans, chickpeas, split peas, and lentils) just work to prevent disease or can they help treat and reverse it as well? More information: http://NutritionFacts.org and http://www.DrGreger.org and How Not to Die and How Not to Die Cookbook, a New York Times bestseller
Read MoreG-BOMBS: 6 Anti-Cancer Foods to Eat Every Day
Reduce cancer risk with nutritional excellence — for instance, you can always reduce your risk of developing lung cancer by quitting smoking at any point before cancer begins. Likewise, you can reduce your risk of a variety of cancers with nutritional excellence, even if it is too late to maximally protect yourself against cancer at an advanced age. Even people…
Read MoreSuperfood Recipe: Hummus
Our version of this Middle-Eastern dip contains chickpeas, garlic, and raw sesame seeds. It’s traditionally served with flatbread, but crackers and tortilla chips are great, too. Ingredients 30 ounces (900 g) canned chickpeas, liquid reserved 1/4 cup (35 g) sesame seeds 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8…
Read MoreSuperfood Recipe: Quinoa and Black Bean Buddha Bowl
Get your “put-it-all-in-a-bowl” zen feeling with this colorful dish that is packed with healthy veggies and big flavor. Three kinds of cruciferous vegetables in one bowl? Yes, please. This vegan bowl is packed with plant-based goodness, and the best part is: it only takes 10 minutes to make. Ingredients, Serves 1 Amy’s Light & Lean Quinoa & Black Beans with…
Read MoreSuperfood Recipe: Mango and Black Bean Tacos
The cornerstone of every Blue Zones diet in the world? Beans. There are at least 70 varieties of beans to choose from and an infinite number of ways to prepare them. Here’s one delicious recipe to spark your bean-spiration. Ready In: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS, Makes 10 to 12 tacos 2 mangos, diced ½ red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper,…
Read MoreSuperfood Recipe: Easy Baked Beans
When homemade barbecue sauce is in the refrigerator, this dish can be brought together in minutes. The barbecue sauce is what makes this dish; so if you don’t have time to make it at home, make sure to use a great-tasting, low-sodium sauce in its place. Serve with roasted or grilled vegetables for a colorful and delicious meal. Makes about…
Read MoreSuperfood Recipe: The Quickest Black Bean Salad
This simple and delicious salad is from Ann and Jane Esselstyn. Ready in only 8 minutes. Ingredients, Makes 4 bowls Two 16-ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed well 1 very large tomato, chopped 1 package frozen corn ½ Vidalia onion, chopped 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed 1 bunch cilantro, chopped ½ lime, juice and zest 3…
Read MoreSuperfood Recipe: Quinoa, Beans, Greens & Veggies with Caesar dressing
Here’s a tasty recipe to try this weekend! Caesar dressing with quinoa, beans, greens, and veggies. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: DRESSING: ½ cup shelled hemp hearts ¼ cup water, more as needed for thinning 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional) 3 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon salt-free ground mustard (or Dijon mustard)…
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